The Habsburgs in Graz

On February 14, 2026, the city tour "The Habsburgs in Graz – Sex, Drugs, and Three-Quarter Time" will kick off at the Burghof Graz. For at least 1.5 hours, participants will explore the historic center, accompanied by stories that you won't find in textbooks. The focus is on court life during the time of the Habsburgs: intrigues, festivities, romances, and scandals. Graz was not only a residence under Friedrich III and Ferdinand II but also held strategic significance. Many traces of this era are still visible today – for example, on city walls, palaces, or churches. The tour combines entertaining anecdotes with well-founded knowledge. It recounts courtly everyday life, hidden corners, and small details that are often overlooked in the urban landscape. It delves into power games, love stories – but also into the daily life of a dynasty that significantly shaped Graz. The format is particularly special: the tour is offered as a Free Tour. Admission is free, and donations can be made voluntarily at the end. This extraordinary city tour is part of the cultural program of the Graz Experience Region and presents Graz from a lively, human perspective. It’s perfect for those who prefer to experience history with a wink – right in the heart of Styria.